Australian PM says Bondi beach shooting 'shocking and distressing'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said a shooting Sunday at Sydney's Bondi beach was "shocking and distressing".

"Police and emergency responders are on the ground working to save lives. My thoughts are with every person affected," Albanese said in a statement shared by his office.

"I urge people in the vicinity to follow information from the (New South Wales) Police," he said.